What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe University of North Carolina Greensboro seeks a vendor for fire protection sprinkler testing, inspection, and repairs. This service is required for 54 academic and facilities buildings totaling over 2 million square feet.
Scope of work
- Furnish labor, equipment, and materials for fire protection testing, inspection, maintenance, and repairs.
- Perform annual tests and inspections for fixed fire sprinkler, dry pipe, and deluge systems per NFPA.
- Coordinate all required tests and inspections concurrently across 54 buildings (half in December, half in May).
- Record, tag, and date sprinkler risers for the Fire Marshal and insurance agency.
- Provide comprehensive electronic test and inspection reports for each system.
- Deliver signed paper copies of current NFPA 25 test and inspection forms in a bound book.
- Provide emergency call-back response within one-half (1/2) hour and standard on-site repairs within 24 hours.
- Use a tracking method to denote device location and test status with UNCG access.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest price offering that meets specifications | Not specified |
| Completeness, content, cost, and responsibility of the Vendor | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- North Carolina registered Vendor in good standing with an eVP number.
- Valid license for performing specified services within the State of North Carolina.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the field.
- Local presence (office or shop) within a fifty (50) mile radius of the main University campus.
- At least one (1) technician required to perform the inspection.
- Registration with the NC Secretary of State within 10 business days of award notification.
- Compliance with E-Verify requirements for employers with more than 25 employees in NC.
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Title Page with company name and eVP number
- Completed and signed Execution Pages
- Attachment: Pricing (ATTACHMENT PRICING worksheet.xlsx)
- Attachment: Customer Reference Template (at least three references, excluding UNCG)
- Attachment: Location of Workers Utilized by Vendor
- Completed and signed Attachment: Certification of Financial Condition
- Statement of regular engagement in testing and inspecting
- List of proposed personnel with qualifications and experience
- Detailed report of Vendor's Safety Program and copies of applicable licenses/certifications
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP)
- Instructions
- Electronic responses ONLY will be accepted via eVP (https://evp.nc.gov). Late bids will not be accepted.
